New Conti Tire Out!

[Vertex]

I'd be interested to know how well these compare to the michelin PS4S just because tread pattern looks very similar, just a few extra smaller sipes for water evac

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[BigD94]

This was enough of a savings to make me go with the Continentals this time. They are arriving today.

Hold on, hold on. How is $1300 your total??

That math don't add up.

 

[m3incorp]

They have an up to 20% off special going on and then there is a military discount on top of that. My actual receipt shows the breakdown of how they applied the discounts. I also bought my Nitto 555rii through them.

For those associated with the military, who order tires through the exchange, this is the store they order from.

Hold on, hold on. How is $1300 your total??

That math don't add up.

 

[Weeee]

I've been running DSW06+ Conti's on my Mach 1. I think a set of rear ECS2 tires are in order for this coming summer season.

 

[JOKER M1]

Not the best vehicle used for comparison but worth reading

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=297

 

[m3incorp]

I read that back when it came out and felt if one was inclined to buy the Conti, may as well buy the improved version when cost is the same.

Not the best vehicle used for comparison but worth reading

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=297

 

[ArgentumS550]

Another wearer of 305/35/19s here. We should all email Conti and ask for it to be made!

 

[JOKER M1]

Another wearer of 305/35/19s here. We should all email Conti and ask for it to be made!

I would do it or inquire about it. It’s my understanding if I read it correctly (somewhere) there will be additional sizes added early this year.

 

[MAGS1]

Another wearer of 305/35/19s here. We should all email Conti and ask for it to be made!

I sent their social media team a note via Instagram (I don’t participate in the Twitter) and they said thanks for the request and they’d pass it along. Whether they actually did or not I don’t know but that’s another option to get their attention

 

[JOKER M1]

For what it’s worth, based on a 30ZR19 tire weight:
PS4s - 305 / 27.9
PS4s - 315 / 29.2
PS4s - 325 / 31.5

ECS 02 - 305 / 27.0
ECS 02 - 315 n/a
ESC 02 - 325 / 29.0

Cup 2 - 305 / 26.5
Cup 2 - 315 / 26.5

added cup 2 only as a comparison because they are oem on M1 HP

 

[m3incorp]

I had the tires installed by Discount Tire today. Here are my inital thoughts:

Total width of tire is narrower than the Michelin and Nitto in the same size. I attached pics to illustrate. I compared it to my Nitto rii with neither mounted, they are both 305/35r20, the pic gives the illusion the Nitto is taller but it isn't. This is typical of Conti tires appearing narrower because of the rounded shoulders. I put on a 285/35r20 to replace the 275/35r20 that were on the car. The fronts sit almost the same in the front fender well, but being very slightly taller.

Initial grip is well above the tires I removed. There is a caveat to that though. I didn't realize my rear tires had gotten down to a tread dept of only 4mm. But they do grip much better than the Micky Thompson did when they were new. The temp was 60 degrees yesterday and I didn't do a hard launch, especially on brand new tires.

You can definitely feel the road more on the fronts. Again I did go from 275 to 285 but I instantly notice these grab every seam in the road. I was driving my normal route home and these tires let me know when I drifted from into the lane next to me by quickly pulling to that side. If I didn't touch the line, they were great with great feedback. I always drive in Sport+ and the steering feels slightly tighter witih these. That isn't a bad thing, as it is communicating what the tires are doing. It is supposed to rain all week, so I most likely won't get to drive them until another week or so.

 

[MAGS1]

I had the tires installed by Discount Tire today. Here are my inital thoughts:

Total width of tire is narrower than the Michelin and Nitto in the same size. I attached pics to illustrate. I compared it to my Nitto rii with neither mounted, they are both 305/35r20, the pic gives the illusion the Nitto is taller but it isn't. This is typical of Conti tires appearing narrower because of the rounded shoulders. I put on a 285/35r20 to replace the 275/35r20 that were on the car. The fronts sit almost the same in the front fender well, but being very slightly taller.

Initial grip is well above the tires I removed. There is a caveat to that though. I didn't realize my rear tires had gotten down to a tread dept of only 4mm. But they do grip much better than the Micky Thompson did when they were new. The temp was 60 degrees yesterday and I didn't do a hard launch, especially on brand new tires.

You can definitely feel the road more on the fronts. Again I did go from 275 to 285 but I instantly notice these grab every seam in the road. I was driving my normal route home and these tires let me know when I drifted from into the lane next to me by quickly pulling to that side. If I didn't touch the line, they were great with great feedback. I always drive in Sport+ and the steering feels slightly tighter witih these. That isn't a bad thing, as it is communicating what the tires are doing. It is supposed to rain all week, so I most likely won't get to drive them until another week or so.

Great looking tire. Looks like they updated the sipes in the center tread block from the original ECS (nevermind the nail in my tire LOL, will get it pulled and patched before spring)

 

[m3incorp]

Yes, now that you mention it, it does look like there was a slight change.

 

[MAGS1]

Yes, now that you mention it, it does look like there was a slight change.

Look forward to hearing how you like them over time. I love the original ECS, Conti makes a fantastic tire.

 

[m3incorp]

I have the Conti DWS06+ on two of my other cars and can say they are great AS tires. I've never run their SportContacts but always heard good things about them.

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